UiTMCPP strengthens international research collaboration at Prince of Songkla University

Translated from Malay. This story was first published by Pengajian Kejuruteraan Kimia (School of Chemical Engineering), UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang, on 16 February 2026.

A UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang delegation led by Ir. Ts. Mohamed Syazwan Osman, with five chemical engineering students, made an academic visit to Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Hat Yai, Thailand, to expand collaboration in research and postgraduate supervision.

The UiTMCPP delegation was welcomed by Dr. Uraiwan Sirimahachai, Assistant Professor at the PSU Faculty of Science. The visit included academic discussions, tours of research laboratories and an exchange of ideas in advanced materials and scientific characterization techniques.

The initiative opens the way to joint research, cross-institution PhD supervision and international student mobility, while strengthening UiTM’s global visibility in the regional research ecosystem.

This step reflects UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang’s commitment to expanding international academic networks and developing globally competitive researchers.

Source: original story on the Pengajian Kejuruteraan Kimia, UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang website (in Malay).